Is it good I'm down 20lbs in less than 2 weeks?

[Anonymous]

I'm on my 13th day doing OMAD eating around 690-790 cals a day.

I workout a little but not a lot because of the low calories I'm intaking. Can't believe I'm down that much in so little time. I know most of this is water weight and it will slow but...

At this rate, I could lose 50 to 60 by August if not before then. I have a lot to lose.

[Massageman]

That will be catching up with you very soon.

Any loss of more than a pound a week over the long term can harm your body.
Yes, there may be some initial water loss the first couple of weeks. After that, your body may just get used to less calories, and sacrifice muscle in the process.

Please see your personal medical doctor before going any further.

[exitseven]

You should lose 2 pounds a week. More than that is not good

[Asker]

Okay I will try to slow it down then. Increase activity but also increase the calorie consumption a bit.

[exitseven]

You do not want to lose muscle.

[exitseven]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeojaIKUdEY

[CriminallyInsane]

It's good you're losing some but that's TOO fast. It's healthier to lose it more gradually as much of a rush as you might be in.

[Asker]

Oh okay. Thanks.

[MrChinaski]

I agree with this. For weight loss to be sustainable you need to keep your muscle mass as intact as you can. Your body needs to eat protein and will eat your muscles if you aren't eating enough. 2-4 lbs a week is normally considered fast.

[queenofcardio]

Yes but it's not sustainable. It will come back fast.

[Asker]

I'm aware that if I don't stay consistent and keep doing what I'm doing, it will come back on. So I've decided to do away with how I was eating before and make this a lifestyle change. I don't plan on eating fast food for a very long time if ever again.

[slatyb]

I think you are dehydrating -- it's not possible to burn that much fat in two weeks. You didn't give your current height and weight, but in any case I suggest that you see a doctor before starting on such a restricted diet.

[DryGermanGuy]

Better use the German FDH method („Munch half of it“). It’s less radical but achieves almost the same results, with a higher chance of permanency.

[AngryCarl3]

Normally I'd say that's amazing but it also matters what you weighed when you started. Eating disorders are real.

[Asker]

I'm no where near thin. So it's definitely not an eating disorder. I'm over 100lbs overweight. So I have a lot to lose.

[Anonymous]

Are you looking for praise?

[Asker]

No just asking a simple question. I want to know if I'm going in the right direction is all.

[In_Trance]

You won't keep it off

Get a proper diet

[jahaims]

That's not healthy